Phraya Phichai
Phraya Phichai | |
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Monument of Phraya Phichai Dap Hak, in front of Uttaradit City Hall. | |
| Native name | พระยาพิชัย |
| Birth name | Choi (จ้อย) |
| Born | 1741 |
| Died | 7 April 1782 (aged 41) |
| Allegiance | Thonburi Kingdom |
| Rank | Phraya |
| Conflicts | Burmese–Siamese War (1765–1767) Burmese–Siamese War (1775–1776) |
Phraya Phichai (Thai: พระยาพิชัย), or popularly known as Phraya Phichai Dap Hak (Thai: พระยาพิชัยดาบหัก; lit: "Phraya Phichai of the broken sword") (1741–1782) was a historic Siamese nobleman of Mon descent who served as a military leader under King Taksin of the Thonburi Kingdom. He legendarily became known for fighting with a sword in each hand until one was broken.